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So the idea is to take from the piece whatever inspires you and create a project based on that inspiration. I took the colors, naturally, because they contrast! LOVE LOVE LOVE contrast. I also took the white flowers and the brown outlined flowers on the blue bedding as inspiration. Last but not least, I was inspired by those throw pillows! LOVE them too :O)
I decided I would make an ATC this week and post the before and after pics. Here's a shot of the ATC:
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And here it is made into a full card:
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The most unique thing about my card (to me anyway) is that I created all of the patterned paper! I rarely create patterned paper, but I was just feeling it for this project so I let the ideas flow. I created the striped paper using my Chocolate Chip and Bliss Blue markers and a ruler. The inspiration was based on that front throw pillow.
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I couldn't get that brown pillow with the thatched look out of my mind, so I went to work to replicate the design on paper. I used a 3/4" square punch and cut out the sticky part of post it notes. I positioned them on my PTI Dark Chocolate cs in a checkered pattern and used the fine tip of my Versa Mark marker to draw lines using a ruler.
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Once I finished drawing the horizontal lines, I switched the squares and drew vertical lines.
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I created the daisy background using PTI's Floral Frenzy stamp set, Fresh Snow ink and SU! Chocolate Chip for the centers.
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Oh! I have to mention the popped up daisy. I don't own circle nesties, so I struggle sometimes to get the exact size circles I need. Well, for this daisy, I only have two hole punches that are within a 1/4 inch in size (the two displaying my popped up daisy). BUT, I wanted to use my three colors on this layer. What to do?! :O) I took an old circle stamp that was a little bigger than my smallest punch, and a little smaller than my largest punch and stamped chocolate chip on white cs. Result? 2 layers, plus 1 faux layer = 3 layers! Just had to share that tip :]
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The rest of the card is pretty obvious, so I'll spare you the details :O) I used Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge (MTSC38) for my layout. It was perfect for my ATC before and after! ![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0JYO_sTwsUKb5OlLrr9XBBtlBXfOtme7GU6ZQHVYe_Azii_IH3dJDoLz_aaVJrNIca78wfUT5ciZNGcl0x0rYjljTxZHFeOrj1zQPxG2yeUOnnqViVIGQYxUd67-XN8H_p0Gm9suCRfaH/s320/MTSC38.jpg)
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Okay, so Lauren is SUPER swamped with the PTI release next week so she asked me to host today's challenge :] Speaking of which...have you seen her PTI projects this week? ULTRA cute!! She is the queen of creativity!!
If you can play along, be sure to post a link directly to your project using Mr. Linky (so that we don't have to search for it :). Also, use keyword MTTI06 in the online galleries so that everyone can view your amazing projects in one place! Oh and don't forget, you have a chance at being highlighted as one of Lauren's My Time to Shine Top 5 designers!
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Hope you can play along and have fun with the inspiration piece. I have a feeling it will be one of the last "summery" type cards most of us will make this year. That's okay though because I think I'm finally ready for holiday cards. Maybe next week! You never know with me...just depends on my mood :]
Don't forget to check out the rest of the team's awesome projects! They always inspire me...each and every lady is so talented and uniquely creative in her own way! I love seeing what they come up with every Saturday... You will find links to their blogs in my left sidebar <--------
Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you have a wonderful, RELAXING weekend!!